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Chimney Survey in Millbridge
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching across Millbridge, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Millbridge, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
To get a price for chimney surveys in Millbridge, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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About our chimney survey in Millbridge
Many terraced and semi-detached homes share their chimney stacks with a neighbour. We look at everything that’s safely in view and what the owner gives us access to. Where a problem seems to involve a neighbour’s side, the report records it, so you can talk to them. Everything is written up with photos and our recommendations. We survey flaunching, chimney pots and cowls and chimney breasts, and common reasons people get in touch are flaunching that has broken away and gaps where the stack meets the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Millbridge may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Millbridge (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Flaunching
Cracked flaunching is one of the most common chimney defects we record. Caught early, it is often a small job.
Brick stacks
Frost can damage bricks that have soaked up water, making the faces flake away. We record any we can see.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Conditions inside walls
- Parts of the stack that can’t be seen safely or belong to a neighbour we cannot access
- Whether a stack needs rebuilding on structural grounds
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
Chimney surveys around Millbridge
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 3.1 miles north lies Farnham Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Millbridge has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Farnham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you live near a park like Underdown nature reserve, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Millbridge is about 2 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Bookings from Millbridge are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Surrey, we cover Millbridge. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
All of GU10 is within our area for chimney surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Shortfield Common Road, The Reeds Road and Fifield Lane. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Shortfield Common (1 mile west), Frensham (1 mile south), Tilford Reeds (1 mile north-east), Lower Bourne (2 miles north) and Tilford Common (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (10 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Millbridge
Typical jobs here are in homes near Edgeborough School, Weydon School and Underdown nature reserve, among other places. Millbridge’s nearest station is Farnham station, about 2.6 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Farnham (2.7 miles north) and Farnham Castle (3.1 miles north). The countryside around Millbridge includes Culverswell Hill and Farnham Heath.
Places near Millbridge
Also in Millbridge
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Remove aerials or dishes from the stack if they’re no longer needed
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
Many people use the report to get quotes for the work. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare.
Keep an eye on chimney breasts for new damp patches. The sooner damp is spotted, the easier the cause is to find.
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
FAQs for Millbridge
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Millbridge?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can a landlord with a rental near Farnham station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Signs you need a chimney survey in Millbridge
Chimney stacks stand above the roof, exposed to wind, rain and frost on every side. Frost works into cracks in the flaunching and pointing, and rain soaks into worn brickwork. People typically call us when they notice damp or a problem with the stack, or before a purchase.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Cracked or missing flaunching
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Mary's CofE Aided Infant School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone